Lol! There's just not much else to say. It's a really good gel...for me.

Originally Posted by NEA

I got the package today Nea!! This citrus bliss is ON POINT!! It may be my summer moisturizer vs. my hair sealer..LOL!! The almond joy is a little blah. I was expecting a different smell.

The peppermint gel looks promising and based on your thumbs up I'm looking forward to trying it. Are you doing wash n go's with it or protective styling? Both??

The owner was sooo nice and sent me a 2oz free shea-loe LI sample since it was sold out on the site when I was buying. I'm thinking of using it under the gel and seeing what happens.

Originally Posted by Naturalista

Girl....Nea don't do "wash n go's", lol! I'd be bald as a peach. I use gel primarily for twisting (on top of a butter or cream, for extra hold particularly in the front), and for reducing frizz around my edges.

Yes, two of the things I like about Koils By Nature is they include a sample or two...of something, and they send shipping notices. The customer service is top notch.

Girl....Nea don't do "wash n go's", lol! I'd be bald as a peach. I use gel primarily for twisting (on top of a butter or cream, for extra hold particularly in the front), and for reducing frizz around my edges.

Yes, two of the things I like about Koils By Nature is they include a sample or two...of something, and they send shipping notices. The customer service is top notch.

Originally Posted by NEA

I agree with the cust. svc. Duly noted on the no WnG. How long does it take you to do your hair normally and how long does your style typically last? I do protective styles and they take me forever and only last three days max.

I agree with the cust. svc. Duly noted on the no WnG. How long does it take you to do your hair normally and how long does your style typically last? I do protective styles and they take me forever and only last three days max.

Originally Posted by Naturalista

Two-strands twists take forever....hours. I'm considering going to the salon. I just can't do it anymore....and they don't look the best when I do them, because I can't get the back right. So, all that time, for less-than-stellar results? No more.

Now, braids for braidouts take the shortest amount of time, which is what I've been doing lately. I haven't timed how long it takes...I'm guessing a little over an hour, maybe?

A twistout/braidout will last me about 5 days...without rebraiding nightly, and that's because I wash every 5-7 days. I may touch up (rebraid) a small section in the front, because the texture is looser. The back section of my hair could probably go for 10 days. It holds definition that well....even with misting with water-based leave-ins.

I agree with the cust. svc. Duly noted on the no WnG. How long does it take you to do your hair normally and how long does your style typically last? I do protective styles and they take me forever and only last three days max.

Originally Posted by Naturalista

Two-strands twists take forever....hours. I'm considering going to the salon. I just can't do it anymore....and they don't look the best when I do them, because I can't get the back right. So, all that time, for less-than-stellar results? No more.

Now, braids for braidouts take the shortest amount of time, which is what I've been doing lately. I haven't timed how long it takes...I'm guessing a little over an hour, maybe?

A twistout/braidout will last me about 5 days...without rebraiding nightly, and that's because I wash every 5-7 days. I may touch up (rebraid) a small section in the front, because the texture is looser. The back section of my hair could probably go for 10 days. It holds definition that well....even with misting with water-based leave-ins.

Originally Posted by NEA

I got the Afroveda as well as Qhemet to see if the product changes would make the difference. I've yet to test but I'm hoping it will. It would be nice not to have to wet my hair daily to get a result.

I got the Afroveda as well as Qhemet to see if the product changes would make the difference. I've yet to test but I'm hoping it will. It would be nice not to have to wet my hair daily to get a result.

Originally Posted by Naturalista

The Afroveda Hempseed Twist, Lock and Roll Butter is VERY good, and I get good definition with it.

I used to twist with QB Amla and Olive Heavy Cream, and the Honeybush gel and my twistouts always looked good and held up well.

I got the Afroveda as well as Qhemet to see if the product changes would make the difference. I've yet to test but I'm hoping it will. It would be nice not to have to wet my hair daily to get a result.

Originally Posted by Naturalista

The Afroveda Hempseed Twist, Lock and Roll Butter is VERY good, and I get good definition with it.

I used to twist with QB Amla and Olive Heavy Cream, and the Honeybush gel and my twistouts always looked good and held up well.

If I had to re-twist/braid my hair every night, I would not make it.

Originally Posted by NEA

This is exactly why mine only lasts 3 days. I suppose they could go longer, but I have little tolerance for crown frizz.

Thats the ONLY AV product I dont have because at the time I wasn't into the Hemp smell. but now that I'm cool with it I may have to bite. I'm not a fam of the smell of the Shea-Amla Whipped Butter Cream, but that with the PUR whipped gelly really packs the umph in my twist outs.